Soapfest 2011

In this 2011 file photo, John Driscoll takes a question during the Q&A. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity.

Pat Berry gets a hug from Austin Peck of 1L2L. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Colleen Burns raises her hand to place yet another bid in the charity auction. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Terry Conn and Elaine Burghart. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Vicky Feathers and Charlie Funk bought the chance to have their photo in Soap Opera Digest with their favorite soap actors. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Tom Degnan turns over the guitar he auctioned off to Colleen Burns. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Denise Vasi signs a fan's official AMC Family Scrapbook. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Austin Peck takes a fan's question. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Josh Kelly explains the cosmic significance of a painting Walt Willey is auctioning. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Kristen Alderson and Walt Willey auction a painting. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

John Driscoll poses with Sandy and Elaine Burghart. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soap stars poured the drinks at the Celebrity Bartender Bash Saturday night at Martinis on Marco Island. The ladies did most of the dancing. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Organizer Pat Berry checks her silent auction bids. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

The cast of One Life to Live takes questions. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

The evening brought out cameras en masse. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

As an exclusive component of the Soapfest weekend, actors and sponsors gathered at the Marco home of Peter Galluzzo and Kevin Moriarty Friday evening for a private party. Galluzzo poses with Stephanie Gatschet, Denise Vasi, and Terri Conn. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

As an exclusive component of the Soapfest weekend, actors and sponsors gathered at the Marco home of Peter Galluzzo and Kevin Moriarty Friday evening for a private party. Bree Williamson gets some help with a blouse issue. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Josh Kelly of 1L2L waxes philosophical. As an exclusive component of the Soapfest weekend, actors and sponsors gathered at the Marco home of Peter Galluzzo and Kevin Moriarty Friday evening for a private party. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Scott Lilly, Shari Brousseau, and Kevin Moriarty share a moment. As an exclusive component of the Soapfest weekend, actors and sponsors gathered at the Marco home of Peter Galluzzo and Moriarty Friday evening for a private party. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Kristen Alderson, Eddie Alderson, and Holly Holcomb. As an exclusive component of the Soapfest weekend, actors and sponsors gathered at the Marco home of Peter Galluzzo and Kevin Moriarty Friday evening for a private party. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soap stars poured the drinks at the Celebrity Bartender Bash Saturday night at Martinis on Marco Island. Troy Porter gets an armband from Bill Irvine. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Bree Williamson and the cast of One Life to Live. Soapfest presented A Night of Stars Saturday at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island, where daytime drama actors mingled with their fans for charity. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Judy Brill gets served by Christina Lind. Soap stars poured the drinks at the Celebrity Bartender Bash Saturday night at Martinis on Marco Island. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soap stars poured the drinks at the Celebrity Bartender Bash Saturday night at Martinis on Marco Island. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Walt Willey, fresh from his auctioneering gig. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Shenaz Treasury gets some lunch, and takes it to the next level. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

John Driscoll of Y&R talks with Susie Walsh. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Bree Williamson has a healthy appetitie. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Jessica Leccia, a two-fisted drinker. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Emily Boyer and Carolyn Nelson get right up front. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Bon voyage! Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Colleen Burns, who bought up everything in sight at the charity auction, relaxes on the cruise. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess. Lance Shearer/Special to the EagleSoapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the EagleSoapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the EagleSoapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Sitting next to girlfriend Terri Conn, Austin Peck checks his little black book. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Denise Vasi of AMC. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Stephanie Gatschet looks mysterious. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Christina Lind worked hard bartending the night before. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Austin Peck and Terri Conn. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Austin Peck shows some attitude. Soapfest took to the water Sunday afternoon, with a "Cruisin', Boozin' & Schmoozin'" excursion aboard the Marco Island Princess for soap stars and fans. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle